Role of endoscopic evaluation prior to diagnostic transesophageal echocardiography: Is it necessary?

Sunny SandhuDhuha AlhankawiMarina RoytmanRatnali JainDevang Prajapati

Published in: JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2022)

Based on our study, EGD is likely not needed for TEE clearance in patients with varices or prior GI bleed. Given that data are limited in patients with abnormalities such as strictures, EGD may still be warranted for these patients. Further studies to identify which patients will benefit from pre-TEE endoscopy are warranted.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
left ventricular
pulmonary hypertension
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
left atrial appendage
small bowel
endoscopic submucosal dissection